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Saye, John W.; Stoddard, Jeremy; Gerwin, David M.; Libresco, Andrea S.; Maddox, Lamont E. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2018
This paper reports results from a six-state study of 62 USA social studies classrooms. We examined the extent to which intellectually challenging authentic pedagogy was present in study classrooms, the characteristics of classroom practice at different levels of authentic pedagogy, and how those characteristics may promote or inhibit high levels…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Social Studies, Intellectual Development, Epistemology
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Hammell, Sahtiya Hosoda – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2016
John Dewey said that "democracy needs to be reborn in each generation and education is its midwife." While there has been criticism of the Bush administration's post-9/11 agenda, there is little recognition of the role that his education policy played to rebirth democracy for a nation in crisis. This paper analyzes the ways that 9/11 has…
Descriptors: Democracy, Terrorism, Educational Policy, United States History
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. Div. of Humanities and Secondary Administration. – 1982
A three-part handbook for Virginia K-12 social studies teachers presents methods for introducing students to documents and symbols which reflect the principles and ideals of the American democratic system. Although a portion of the material focuses on resources specific to the state of Virginia, information on national documents and symbols can be…
Descriptors: Democracy, Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
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Browne, Stephen Howard – Quarterly Journal of Speech, 2003
This essay examines Jefferson's Summary View of the Rights of British America as evidence of his craft as a storyteller. Specifically, I argue that Jefferson deploys a series of narrative renderings, the rhetorical effect of which is to eliminate the possibility of any genuine reconciliation with the English government. On the basis of this…
Descriptors: United States History, Freedom, Democratic Values, Democracy
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O'Rourke, Timothy – OAH Magazine of History, 1994
Contends that much of the controversy of contemporary U.S. politics is a replay of the constitutional drama that occurred more than 200 years ago. Maintains that the roles of James Madison and Virginia in the writing and ratification of the U.S. Constitution provide six lessons for teachers and students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Citizenship, Civil Liberties, Constitutional History
Jones, Robert F. – Humanities, 1993
Contends that it was the blend of public service and public interests that distinguish the life of Thomas Jefferson. Discusses Jefferson's political philosophy found in his writings. Explains that nearly all of his writing was done to accomplish specific goals, although it had significance far beyond the immediate context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Constitutional History, Democracy, Democratic Values
Williams, D. Alan – 1976
A history of the state of Virginia from 1763 to 1783 is presented. Intended for use in the public schools of Virginia, the publication was prepared to assist educators in developing topics of study relating to Virginia's role in the American Revolution and to help students develop deeper appreciation for their rich heritage. The study is divided…
Descriptors: American Culture, American Studies, Civics, Civil Liberties
Mazzenga, Maria, Ed.; McCullough, Julie, Ed. – National Archives and Records Administration, 2003
What do Matthew Brady, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ansel Adams, Orson Welles, and J. Howard Miller have to do with the 100 milestone documents? A few hints: Matthew Brady created the first photographic documentation of a war. Carrie Chapman Catt was the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1920. Orson Welles produced plays for…
Descriptors: United States History, Democracy, Civics, Archives